From Argostoli: Melissani Lake, Myrtos View & Beach Escape
Description
Your journey begins with a scenic drive across the island to the enchanting Melissani Lake, one of Kefalonia's most famous landmarks. Step aboard a small rowing boat and glide through the magical underground lake, where sunlight illuminates the crystal-clear turquoise waters, creating an unforgettable natural spectacle. Learn about the lake's fascinating history and geology while admiring its unique cave formations. Continue to the world-famous Myrtos Viewpoint, where you'll stop to capture stunning panoramic photographs of the iconic beach, renowned for its dramatic white cliffs and brilliant blue waters The tour then heads to Makris Gialos Beach, one of Kefalonia's best-loved organized beaches. Enjoy approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time to swim in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea, relax on the golden sand, or unwind at one of the beach bars.
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Itinerary
Discover the enchanting beauty of Melissani Lake, a stunning underground lake with crystal-clear waters and mesmerizing natural light. Explore this unique geological wonder by boat as you glide through the cave’s striking blue waters. Please note: the duration of your visit may vary depending on the number of visitors and the length of the queue
Continue to the world-famous Myrtos Viewpoint, where you'll stop to capture stunning panoramic photographs of the iconic beach, renowned for its dramatic white cliffs and brilliant blue waters.
The tour then heads to Makris Gialos Beach, one of Kefalonia's best-loved organized beaches. Enjoy approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time to swim in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea, relax on the golden sand, or unwind at one of the beach bars.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Customers arriving by cruise ship will be collected directly at Argostoli Port. Our staff with signs "Avalon Travel" will be waiting at the Argostoli Cruise Ship Terminal. Holidaymakers staying in Kefalonia will be picked up from the listed hotels or designated meeting points. Please note that pick-up time may vary depending on the distance from Argostoli, and travel time from hotels outside Argostoli is not included in the tour duration.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the total driving time between our planned stops and visits is approximately 2.5 Hours. This ensures a smooth and comfortable travel experience, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenic route between each captivating destination.
- Boat rides at Melissani Lake are shared with other visitors. The tour involves some walking and navigating steps at Melissani Lake. Entrance fees are included
- The order of visits may change depending on traffic, weather, or cruise ship schedules.
- Pickup from Argostoli Port is available for cruise passengers. Pickup from selected hotels or meeting points is available for holidaymakers.
Reviews(79)
We had a great experience and would highly recommend this tour! Our guide, Floris, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. The visit to Melissani Cave was absolutely worth it, and the waiting time was not too long. The viewpoint over Myrtos Beach was breathtaking and one of the highlights of the day. For the price, this tour offers excellent value. We learned so much about Kefalonia and its history while enjoying some of the island’s most beautiful sights. Thank you, Floris, for making this such a memorable experience!
It was a very beautiful, fun, and educational experience thanks to our magnificent guide Maria, who told us in detail all the history and the local traditions of the place.
We booked this excursion because it was advertised as including a boat ride. At no point during booking did it mention that the excursion would begin with nearly an hour-long bus ride. Unfortunately, the bus had no functioning air conditioning despite temperatures being around 90°F (32°C). We then spent approximately 30 minutes sitting on the bus waiting for additional passengers to arrive, with no air conditioning. During that time, multiple passengers—including our group—asked to get off the bus because of the conditions. Around ten people requested to leave, but we were repeatedly told we could not get off. The guide explained that this was her first tour, and the situation was handled very poorly. We felt trapped on the bus and extremely uncomfortable. We ultimately chose not to participate in the excursion because it was not what was advertised and the conditions were unacceptable. The excursion consisted of only a couple of minutes of driving before all of these issues arose, so we never actually experienced the tour we paid for. We left feeling that our time and money were wasted. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this excursion.
The two stops of the tour are really nice. Our guide, Floris, took good care of us and told us a lot of interesting information. The long waiting of 1-2 hours at the cave was not so nice, like the rather short stop at the beach. But anyway, a nice trip!
The guide was very nice and gave very good and interesting information about the island and the sited that we visited
Excellent excursion from every point of view! The operator, Maria, was excellent as a guide and point of reference, kind and available... she made the excursion very feasible and light for everyone!!!! Very fair quality-price ratio! The bus driver was precise and punctual! Highly recommended as an agency for excursions in Kefalonia!
Extraordinary nature. Paola, our guide, was helpful and professional. Thank you!!
Very interesting experience! Quick tour, not boring. The guide Maria was very kind and helpful! She waited in line for us at the caves, allowing us to relax and grab something to drink in the meantime.
We visited both the caves and Melissani Lake, and finally saw Myrtos Beach with this tour. We were guided by Maria, who explained everything to us, and it was very beautiful. We recommend it.
Beautiful sites, excellent attention. The guide was very attentive, making the trip very enjoyable for us.
